University of Denver

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Admissions & Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Programs Offered

Course Schedules

Financial Aid Eligibility

Student Services

University of Denver provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Denver, Colorado and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at DU exceeds twelve thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Denver offers:

Business And Marketing Studies

Legal Professions And Studies

Public Administration And Social Services

Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Very common scores among applicants accepted to DU are between 25 to 30 on the ACT, or 1650 to 1970 for the SAT exam. University of Denver admits about 70% of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 17% enrolled.

Tuition is approximately $42,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $7,100. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

DU participates in sports through the NCAA's Sun Belt Conference in Basketball.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Denver accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, SAT/ACT scores of students that were accepted, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred. This information can be used to see your chances of getting into University of Denver.

Admission Requirements & Recommendations

High School G.P.A. and School Records are Required

High School Academic Ranking are Recommended

Letters of Recommendation are Required

SAT or ACT Test Scores are Required

TOEFL for ESL Students are Required

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits

AP Course Credits

Admissions Test Scores - SAT Exam, ACT Exam, etc...

SAT ® scores for students that were accepted Fall 2011

Score Range (25th to 75th Percentile)

SAT ® Critical Reading

540 - 660

SAT ® Math

560 - 660

SAT ® Writing

520 - 630

SAT ® Total Score

1620 - 1950

ACT ® scores for students that were accepted Fall 2011

Score Range (25th to 75th Percentile)

ACT ® English

25 - 31

ACT ® Math

24 - 29

ACT ® Writing

8 - 9

ACT ® Composite Score

25 - 30

Acceptance Rate Table

The table below lists the chances of getting into University of Denver.

Number (Percentage)

Applicants

13,735

Granted Admissions

10,539 (77%)

Accepted Students That Enrolled

1,413 (13%)

Student Enrollment

University of Denver has a total student population of about 12,000, where graduate students make up roughly 54% of the student body.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition estimates are between $38,000-$46,000 for both state residents and nonresidents

Part time students pay in the range of $1,100 to $1,300 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

Percent of Students

Average Amount

Any Financial Aid

85%

-

Receiving Grants & Scholarships

83%

$18,915

Receiving Student Loans

41%

$6,660

Note: The estimated default rate of students taking federal student loans in 2011 was around 2%.

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, University of Denver may provide student services including:

Distance learning

Weekend and night classes available

Career path counseling

Student employment

Helping students find work after graduation

Graduation Rates

University of Denver has a high graduation rate when compared to nearby similar schools.

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Denver is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-AAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)

Golf

Gymnastics

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Skiing

Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Volleyball

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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